Research Fellow in Environmental Chemistry

Job no: 0062793
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 24 months
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of Chemistry
Salary: Level A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super

• Conduct research using mass spectrometry to understand the health impacts of pollution as part of the Pollution & Health Hallmark Research Initiative.
• Engage in high-impact research projects, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and develop innovative methodologies in environmental health sciences.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The Pollution & Health Hallmark Research Initiative at the University of Melbourne seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in mass spectrometry for pollutant analysis. The role involves conducting research on the health impacts of synthetic chemicals, contributing to high-impact projects, and developing new methodologies in environmental health sciences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and to develop your research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy.
• Under the guidance and support of Senior Academic staff conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high impact journals.
• Engage with relevant professional and industry bodies and stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships.
• Actively participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings as opportunities arise.

Who We Are Looking For
You will ideally work well in a multidisciplinary research team, communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds, and have excellent organisational skills to meet deadlines. Additionally, you should be able to manage research projects with limited supervision.

You will also have:

• Completion (or near completion) of a PhD in environmental chemistry or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced environmental analytical mass spectrometry quantitative analysis and/or non-target analysis for pollution biomonitoring and health risk assessment.
• Demonstrated commitment to scientific outreach and engagement, disseminating our findings to the broader academic community, industry partners, and the public to foster collaboration and impact beyond the laboratory.
• Ability to prepare research reports and manuscripts for publication, with a demonstrated aptitude for research, sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and opportunities.
• The ability to attract external funding through grant applications and/or support in funded joint projects with others internal or external to the university.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Your New Team – “The School of Chemistry“
The School of Chemistry at The University of Melbourne is one of the largest and oldest in Australia with a distinguished history in teaching and research. The first lectures in chemistry in The University of Melbourne were given in 1856, only three years after the University was founded. Since then the School has grown and developed and there are presently over 2500 undergraduates enrolled in Chemistry subjects, with more than 150 BSc (Hons), MSc and PhD research students. Teaching and undertaking research in the School are 23 continuing research and teaching staff, and over 30 research only staff, supported by a team of technical and administrative personnel. 

The School has an excellent international reputation in research and an outstanding record of achievement in attracting external research funding. There is an ongoing program to keep its research facilities at world standard and to focus our research efforts. This has involved progressive upgrading of the School's laboratories, the purchase of state-of-theart instrumentation and recruitment of academics with a strong research profile.   

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.